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Hey Guys,

This is Colin P. here, just thought I'd tell you I was just offered parksde plaza for the show!!! Any feed back? I also talked to a DJ friend of mine( John Dye / Sounds of music) who says he will do the event for half price, $25 per hr and has a good collection of fifties music( that is what I thought everyone wanted) but I'm confident he has plenty of other music also. Trying to line up Extreme body and paint for a best of paint award or trophy sponsership. Also going to hit up Lucy's Cafe in the next couple of days. Anybody else got anything cooking ?

The Second Annual TigerCon 2012 Model Contest and Vendor Fair held December 1st, 2012 was a big success!

I want to say a huge thank you to all of the CMSM club members and family that worked to make the event the success that it was. Because of the welcome table smiles, and the registration desk professionalism, and the vendor helpers humping boxes, and the raffle operators managing the tickets, and the announcer keeping us informed, and the make-n-take coordinators working with the kids, and the model judges - the contestants and vendors have told us how great our show is and that they are looking forward to next year!

Contest Information

Visitors and their Approximate Ages

24 - Kids (less than 20)

16 - 20s

6 - 30s

22 - 40s

25 - 50s

17 - 60s and older

A total of 110 visitors were recorded. However, because the Columbia's Farmer's market was going on at the same time it was hard to know who was here for the models and who was here for the rutabagas. We were able to grab and redirect a few shoppers to stop by and see the models.

Contestants

We had 42 contestants mostly from Missouri with a few from Arkansas, Illinois and Kansas. These 42 contestants entered 165 models total! We had 15 first time TigerCon contestants with 27 returning modelers.

Make-N-Take

This was the first year we did a Make-N- Take for the kids ages 8-13. We were pleased that we had 12 youth (our future contestants) pick up a model and built it. Parents were very thankful that we had something to engage the kids.

Thank You

I also want to make a special "Thank You" to Colin Smialek (for being the Show Coordinator), Scott Adams and Jack Andrewson for the many long hours and extra effort they put into organizing and coordinating this event. Without you it would not be the success that it is!

Ron Widbin of KMIZ (ABC 17 in Columbia Missouri) did a story on the Central Missouri Scale Modeler's TigerCon 2011 Scale Model Contest on November 5th, 2011. KMIZ has granted us permission to display this video. Thank you KMIZ and Ron Widbin!

The Columbia Public Library has us scheduled to host a Scale Modeling Workshop and make-N-Take event for the public on June 2nd, 2012 from 10:30 to 12:00. You can see the Library's Program information here:

At October 2010 meeting the following was talked about and will be voted on at our next meeting on Nov 11 at our Columbia meeting.1. Dues: many thought $15.00 a year was ok.2. Officers. At lease a tres & a pres: Colin did you hear the railroad coming? A test motion was made and voted on for Colin Smialck. Choooooo

We were given approval from the IPMS Director of Local Chapters. We are a go for our show next year.

June 2nd, 2012 the Central Missouri Scale Modelers in partnership with the Columbia Public Library hosted a Scale Modeling Workshop open to the public. The CMSM setup three demonstration tables (figure painting, general model construction and decal application), two Make-N-Take tables for the kids and parents to make one of two models to take home. We also started the Workshop off with a short presentation of the club and the hobby of scale modeling. Members that helped also brought models to set on a static display to show what can be done.

We had 8 kids and accompanying parents choose either an SR-71 Black Bird plane or a Hummer vehicle model to build and take home! We held a drawing for the kids and for the adults giving away two models.

The Columbia Public Library was very happy to have the event and asked if we can consider doing one in the winter!

I want to say a special "Thank You!" for Rusty (wife and kids), Colin, Jack, Randy, T.Mike and Eric for helping out with this event!

Scale Modeling Workshop June 2, 2012

On a side note - I learned a valuable lesson at this event. My son and I packed up my models I brought for display very carefully in a large plastic tub. Just before we left we decided to set the tub on some chairs while we picked up the room. Did you know that the sound of crashing models on the floor gives one a sickly feeling in the pit of your stomach. Yes - the valuable lesson learned that day is never set your tub of models on a chair or table - always use the ground where they can not fall. Yes every one of my models suffered damage from minor to catastrophic. The diorama display dust covers suffered scratches or fractures so if you know how to buff out cheap display plastic let me know!

I have been able to repair most of the models and I am now able to walk by my model displays without crying....

The Columbia Public Library has graciously allowed the Central Missouri Scale Modelers to display a collection of Real Space and Sci-Fi Space vehicles in their third floor display. This will be displayed for the summer along with a flyer pointing people to our club and web site. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote our club and to raise awareness of scale modeling as a hobby.

We voted on the issue of dues. The proposal was for dues to be $15.00 per year due in January for each member. It was a unanimous vote between those who were there on Thursday and votes by email that I received prior to the meeting.

There will be a bank account opened for the club and a monthly report of the account will be made by the treasurer. The account will be set up so that two club officers will be required for access to the funds.

We also voted on officers. The term for each office (President and Treasurer to start off with) is January thru December with elections to be held in December. Offices are to be held for only one year. Here are the inaugural officers for Central Missouri Scale Modelers:

President……Colin Smialek

Treasurer……Mike Duncan.

Also had a little discussion of TIGERCON 2011. The TIGERCON 2011 committee is planning on getting together for a meeting soon and will report back to the club on the progress.

For our demo, we watched an instructional DVD about painting, weathering and detailing an armor kit. It was really kind of cool to see these details being performed by an expert. This DVD can be borrowed, just talk to Jack or Mike about using it.

For the next meeting, we will meet on January 13th 2011, 6:30 pm, at the Sunrise Optimist Club in Columbia. Plan on bringing in a finished model, either one that you just finished or one that you built a long time ago, does not matter. We are going to go through a ‘mock’ model judging to see what the judges look for at a competition. This will allow you to get a feel for what details are needed to do well at competitions.

Until then, want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Colin Smialek

Brian Lloyddatamanbrian@gmail.comdecember2010meetingrecap1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/centralmissouriscalemodelers/40236390083251765162010-09-24T19:43:17.550Z2016-07-17T08:39:58.465Z2010-09-24T19:46:40.432ZCMSM to display models at Old Wheels Collector Car Show in Columbia MO

The Olde Wheels Collector Car Club of Columbia will be hosting its annual car
show at from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday October 2nd, 2010. This show typically attracts 80 to 100 automobiles
from all around Mid Missouri. These automobiles span years from the teens to the
present, and from pristine restored classics to rather radical hot rods and even
a few "Diamonds In The Rough."

The CMSM club will set up display tables and any member can bring and display models for the public. Contact centralmissouriscalemodelers@gmail.com for more information.

CentralMissouri ScaleModelerscentralmissouriscalemodelers@gmail.comcmsmtodisplaymodelsatoldwheelscollectorcarshowincolumbiamo1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/centralmissouriscalemodelers/11764163138687697292012-02-29T20:26:04.463Z2016-07-17T08:39:58.464Z2012-02-29T20:26:18.804ZCMSM story in the VoxTalk (Vox Magazine)

The Vox Magazine did a story about the Central Missouri Scale Modelers TigerCon 2011 Contest on November 2, 2011.

DerbyDays April 2012

The Central Missouri Scale Modelers was asked to setup a display at the April 14th 2012 Boy Scout Derby Days event located at the Parkade Center in Columbia Missouri. The event was an opportunity for us to educate the kids and parents that scale modeling is a great hobby and a perfect next step for the kids to keep involved in a hands on construction based activity.

We had two tables loaded with models and awards our members have won as a way to catch the public's attention. We had interest from the kids as they thought it was really cool and we had interest from the parents as they remember the times when they built models. There were adults that stopped by and told us that they were really happy to know that we exist and that they will try to attend a meeting soon.

Gary Lazear made a very nice display of how a model kit looks out of the box and what it looks like assembled.

I huge thank you for T.Mike C., Jack A., Gary L., Scott A. and Brian L. for setting up, manning, marketing and tearing down the display.

-Brian

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As our club gains more visibility and as we create video content for you - we will post it on our CMSMIPMS YouTube Channel! Subscribe to the channel and receive updates when we post new content. To subscribe simply click on the button below!

The Central Missouri Scale Modelers were honored to be allowed to display aircraft models that were flown or protected by the Tuskegee Airmen. Our member Colin Smialek and his wife attended the reception and met these honored guests.

Colin was especially glad to be able to talk with the distinguished Col Charles McGee and to present the models that Col McGee asked us last year to display.

CMSM wants to say a special thanks to UMB Bank for allowing us the opportunity and honor of presenting our work and our club to those in attendance.

UMB Bank Tuskegee Airmen Reception

CentralMissouri ScaleModelerscentralmissouriscalemodelers@gmail.comcmsmdisplayatumbbanktusgegeeairmenreception2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/centralmissouriscalemodelers/61789922375784099372010-10-31T22:07:29.136Z2016-07-17T08:39:58.461Z2010-10-31T22:10:58.126ZCMSM Members Attend KC Con on October 30th, 2010

Five members of the CMSM Club attended the KC Con modeling contest in Kansas City on October 30th, 2010.

Two of our members came away with awards while we all came away with contacts, information, tips, stacks of models and some new friends!

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Colin Smialek had the honor of representing the Central Missouri Scale Modelers on the radio and on the internet August 2nd, 2011! Colin was a guest on Public Radio's KBIA program Radio Friends with Paul Pepper. Colin was able to tell people that there is a club in town and show off a few models. Show off a few models on the radio you say??? Why YES! KBIA video records the interviews and post them online for all to enjoy!